Background
Morgan, James Thomas was born on February 7, 1911 in Columbus, Georgia, United States. Son of James Thomas Senior and Frances Gray (Harris) Morgan.
Morgan, James Thomas was born on February 7, 1911 in Columbus, Georgia, United States. Son of James Thomas Senior and Frances Gray (Harris) Morgan.
Student, Georgia Technology, 1930-1932.
Artist, designer, Commercial Printers, Inc., Columbus, Georgia, 1933-1942; president, general manager, Commercial Printers, Inc., Columbus, Georgia, 1943-1948; founder, president, Litho-Krome Company, Columbus, 1948-1979; acting president, Litho-Krome Company (acquired by Hallmark Cards), Columbus, 1980-1985; founder, president, J. Tom Morgan Enterprises, Inc., Columbus, since 1985. Member emeritus board Columbus Bank and Trust Company. Speaker in printing field.
Board of directors public safety Columbus City Government, 1967. Member Junior Achievement, Young Men’s Christian Association, United Givers, 1957-1968. Finance chairman Senate campaign Georgia, 1966-1967.
Chairman remodeling campaign First Baptist Church, Columbus, 1973, vice-chairman new building construction, 1984. Member Technology Association of the Graphic Arts (award 1986), National Association of Printers and Lithographers (president 1960-1962, Craftsman award 1989), Society ofFellows, Printing Industries of America (vice president 1959-1961, Ben Franklin award 1959), Graphic Arts Technology Foundation (Robert F. Reed award 1976), Soderstrom Society (moderator, technical medal, Soderstrom award 1964), Rotary Club (past president).
Married Marietta Isabel Solimeo, December 5, 1953. Children: James Thomas Morgan III, Fred Patterson Morgan.